That's A W

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Hosted by Vince Wolfram, That’s a W is a weekly national college basketball show blending analytics-driven insight with feel-based analysis and a coast-to-coast perspective. The show highlights players and engages fans while covering the biggest games across the country, featuring performance-based Honor Rolls, conversations with basketball’s biggest voices, and audience call-ins to create a shared hoops experience. It’s a space for college basketball fans to get informed takes, appreciate the sport, and celebrate what makes college basketball special.

  1. 3d ago

    UCLA Basketball 2026 Preview: One Year Away From a Final Four Run? | That’s A W

    UCLA Basketball enters the 2026-27 season with one of the most intriguing rosters in college basketball — and Mick Cronin may be building something much bigger than just a one-year run. Vince Wolfram is joined by UCLA basketball reporter Aaron Heisen to break down the Bruins’ revamped roster, headlined by elite freshman Nikola Kusturica, Texas Tech transfer Jaylen Petty, Trent Perry, Azavier Robinson, Xavier Booker, Eric Dailey Jr., Filip Jović and more. How dangerous can Kusturica be immediately? Can Petty give UCLA the scoring punch it was missing? Is Trent Perry ready to become the Bruins’ lead guard? And can UCLA overcome questions about rim protection by doubling down on Mick Cronin’s trademark perimeter defense? Plus, Vince and Aaron discuss UCLA’s unusual roster construction, potential breakout players, the Bruins’ ceiling in the Big Ten and whether this season could set the stage for a legitimate Final Four run in 2027-28. Subscribe to That’s A W for more college basketball interviews, previews and conversations from around the country. Chapters: 0:00 Welcome to That’s A W 1:21 UCLA’s Biggest Offseason Win 1:45 Why Nikola Kusturica Could Be Special 3:29 The Biggest Change From Last Year 5:29 UCLA’s Secret Weapon: Roster Retention 7:25 Jaylen Petty Adds Serious Firepower 11:20 Is Trent Perry Ready to Lead UCLA? 13:06 Azavier Robinson Could Be the X-Factor 14:57 Breaking Down Mick Cronin’s Four-Out Offense 17:15 Xavier Booker’s NBA Upside 19:00 What UCLA Needs From Eric Dailey Jr. 21:29 UCLA’s Biggest Weakness: Rim Protection? 23:55 Why UCLA Built Such an Unusual Roster 25:30 UCLA’s Breakout Player to Watch 26:43 Can UCLA Become a Final Four Team? 28:19 Aaron Heisen on Covering UCLA Basketball FOLLOW THE COLLEGE SPORTS COMPANY HERE: ► TWITTER | https://twitter.com/CollegeSportsCo ► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@collegesportsco ► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/thecollegesportsco/ ► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDAU4iOmRgJHkm3qwapnh9Q ► SPOTIFY | ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1ygy4RARkgBafyY8QT4sEq?si=e56fe525531447b1 ► FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/CollegeSportsCo/ #UCLA #UCLABasketball #CollegeBasketball

  2. 6d ago

    Mike Brey Opens Up: Notre Dame, Coach K, NIL & the 2015 Kentucky Heartbreak | That’s A W

    Notre Dame legend Mike Brey joins Vince Wolfram on That’s a W for a wide-ranging conversation about his unforgettable journey through college basketball — from working under Coach K at Duke to spending 23 seasons leading the Fighting Irish. Brey tells the stories behind his unlikely path into coaching, becoming Coach K’s famous “pizza and beer guy,” turning down Auburn, landing the Notre Dame job, coaching Irish stars like Pat Connaughton, Jerian Grant, Luke Harangody, Ben Hansbrough and Bonzie Colson, and building one of the most memorable eras in Notre Dame basketball history. He also takes us inside Notre Dame’s incredible 2015 run — winning the ACC Championship, dealing with the loss of his mother during the NCAA Tournament and coming agonizingly close to knocking off undefeated Kentucky. Plus, Brey gets candid about how NIL changed college recruiting, why he knew it was time for a new chapter after 23 years at Notre Dame, what today’s college coaches are dealing with and what he has learned since entering the NBA with the Atlanta Hawks. And, naturally, we finish by making the man himself rank some of the greatest Mike Brey mock-turtleneck looks of all time. Chapters: 00:00 Mike Brey Joins That’s a W 01:27 From DeMatha High School to Duke 03:44 Six Final Fours and Two National Titles 05:24 Learning Under Coach K 07:26 Coach K’s “Pizza & Beer Guy” 08:33 Knowing It Was Time to Become a Head Coach 09:37 Why Mike Brey Turned Down Auburn 10:45 Learning to Lead at Delaware 12:44 How the Notre Dame Job Happened 15:06 From the Beach to Notre Dame in One Week 17:53 Why Notre Dame Was the Perfect Fit 19:24 What Makes Notre Dame Different 21:08 Ben Hansbrough and Building Toughness 23:32 Luke Harangody vs. Jack Cooley 25:51 What Made Pat Connaughton Special 29:38 Winning the 2015 ACC Championship 31:32 Big East vs. ACC Basketball 33:16 The Emotional 2015 NCAA Tournament Run 35:53 Notre Dame vs. Kentucky 37:57 The Decision Brey Still Second-Guesses 39:31 Being a “Confidence Giver” 41:01 The Magic of Bonzie Colson 42:49 Brey’s Ultimate Extension on the Floor 44:17 NIL and Why College Basketball Changed 45:20 Why Brey Knew It Was Time 46:11 Today’s College Coaching Landscape 48:18 What the NBA Has Taught Mike Brey 50:55 The Biggest W of Brey’s Career 52:52 Ranking Mike Brey’s Mock Turtlenecks 57:32 Returning to Notre Dame FOLLOW THE COLLEGE SPORTS COMPANY HERE: ► TWITTER | https://twitter.com/CollegeSportsCo ► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@collegesportsco ► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/thecollegesportsco/ ► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDAU4iOmRgJHkm3qwapnh9Q ► SPOTIFY | ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1ygy4RARkgBafyY8QT4sEq?si=e56fe525531447b1 ► FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/CollegeSportsCo/ #NotreDame #CollegeBasketball #MikeBrey

  3. Sep 3

    Rob Wright Leads a Dangerous New BYU Team | That’s A W

    How dangerous can BYU Basketball be in 2026-27? Vince Wolfram is joined by Karter Baughan of the Church Ball Podcast on The Field of 68 to break down Kevin Young’s new-look BYU Cougars — from Robert Wright III returning to lead the offense to the additions of Jaxon Kohler, Collin Chandler, Tyler Betsey, Bruce Branch III and more. Can Wright establish himself as one of the best point guards in college basketball? How does Kohler fit into Kevin Young’s system? Which newcomers could break out? And does this BYU roster have enough depth, shooting and chemistry to make a deep run in March? Vince and Karter break down the roster, BYU’s biggest strengths and concerns, potential breakout players, the new-look offense and just how high the ceiling could be for the Cougars in 2026-27. Chapters: 00:00 BYU’s Wild Offseason 02:39 Rob Wright Is Back 04:06 Why This Roster Fits Wright 05:04 BYU’s Returning Core & Continuity 07:20 Breaking Down the Transfer Class 07:37 Why Jaxon Kohler Is a Perfect Fit 09:48 What Collin Chandler Brings to BYU 11:55 Expectations for Bruce Branch III 14:32 BYU’s Biggest Roster Concern 17:02 Dean Rueckert: Breakout Candidate? 18:03 Khadim Mboup’s Important Role 18:34 Tyler Betsey’s Flamethrower Potential 20:34 BYU’s International Additions 23:09 What Will Be Different This Season? 25:04 Wright + Kohler Could Be Dangerous 25:22 BYU’s Breakout Players 26:31 How Far Can BYU Go in March? 29:13 Where to Follow Karter Baughan FOLLOW THE COLLEGE SPORTS COMPANY HERE: ► TWITTER | https://twitter.com/CollegeSportsCo ► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@collegesportsco ► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/thecollegesportsco/ ► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDAU4iOmRgJHkm3qwapnh9Q ► SPOTIFY | ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1ygy4RARkgBafyY8QT4sEq?si=e56fe525531447b1 ► FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/CollegeSportsCo/ #BYUBasketball #CollegeBasketball #BYUCougars

  4. Aug 31

    30 Wins Was the Start: Ryan Odom on What’s Next for Virginia Basketball | That’s A W

    Virginia basketball head coach Ryan Odom joins Vince Wolfram for an exclusive episode of That’s A W to break down what’s next for the Cavaliers after a 30-win first season in Charlottesville. Odom discusses Virginia’s remarkable roster retention, Thijs De Ridder’s continued development, Chance Mallory taking over as “PG1,” Sam Lewis’ offseason growth and the newcomers joining a veteran UVA core. He also explains why the Cavaliers are embracing a challenging 2026-27 schedule as they prepare to chase championships in the ACC and NCAA Tournament. The conversation goes beyond this year’s roster. Odom reflects on his journey from growing up around Virginia basketball to becoming the Cavaliers’ head coach, his early years at Lenoir-Rhyne, the historic UMBC upset of Virginia, his relationship with Tony Bennett’s legacy and what signing a long-term extension at UVA means to him. Plus, Odom reveals what he considers the biggest “W” of his coaching career — and why the relationships built along the way mean more than any trophy. Chapters: 00:00 — Ryan Odom Joins That’s A W 01:08 — Why Virginia’s Core Chose to Run It Back 02:43 — Recruiting & Retention in the Portal Era 03:56 — What’s Next for Thijs De Ridder? 05:04 — Chance Mallory Is Virginia’s “PG1” 06:58 — Sam Lewis’ Offseason Transformation 08:08 — The Advantage of Bringing Everyone Back 09:17 — What Virginia Learned From a 30-Win Season 10:26 — Breaking Down UVA’s Newcomers 11:27 — What Makes Virginia Different in Recruiting? 13:43 — The Culture Ryan Odom Is Building 14:33 — Why Virginia Built Such a Tough Schedule 16:17 — The Goal: “Win the Whole Thing” 16:22 — Ryan Odom the Basketball Player 17:35 — Odom’s First Head Coaching Opportunity 20:16 — Finding His Identity as a Head Coach 21:44 — Ryan Odom Addresses UMBC vs. Virginia 23:08 — From UVA Ball Boy to Virginia Head Coach 25:08 — What His Extension Through 2032 Means 26:11 — The Biggest “W” of Ryan Odom’s Career 27:53 — The Books Shaping Virginia’s Team Culture 29:10 — Final Thoughts Subscribe for more exclusive college basketball conversations, player stories and behind-the-scenes access from That’s A W with Vince Wolfram. FOLLOW THE COLLEGE SPORTS COMPANY HERE: ► TWITTER | https://twitter.com/CollegeSportsCo ► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@collegesportsco ► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/thecollegesportsco/ ► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDAU4iOmRgJHkm3qwapnh9Q ► SPOTIFY | ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1ygy4RARkgBafyY8QT4sEq?si=e56fe525531447b1 ► FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/CollegeSportsCo/ #VirginiaBasketball #CollegeBasketball #RyanOdom

  5. Aug 27

    College Basketball’s Eligibility Crisis Is Getting Worse | That’s A W

    Who can actually play college basketball in 2026-27?Vince Wolfram is joined by sports law professor Sam C. Ehrlich, creator of the College Sports Litigation Tracker, to break down the rapidly changing NCAA eligibility landscape and why the answer seems to change almost every day.From the NCAA's ongoing eligibility lawsuits and the Class of 2022 fight to new rules from the SEC, Big 12 and other conferences, Sam explains why conferences are beginning to take matters into their own hands — and whether those rules could survive their own legal challenges.Vince and Sam also dive into the latest court decisions affecting college basketball players, the uncertainty surrounding athletes like Seth Trimble, the growing battle over former professional players returning to college, Bryson Warren's fascinating Texas A&M case, and whether any real resolution can arrive before the 2026-27 college basketball season begins.Plus: why the NCAA keeps finding itself in antitrust litigation, how appeals can completely change a player's eligibility, whether “hometown judges” actually matter, and what Congress could ultimately do about the chaos.Chapters:00:00 Sam Ehrlich Joins the Show02:00 Why Conferences Are Taking Control05:28 Why the NCAA Keeps Getting Sued07:27 SEC vs. Big 12 vs. Big Ten Rules09:06 Tennessee Changes the Eligibility Picture10:43 Seth Trimble & Players Stuck in Limbo12:26 Could California Eligibility Flip Too?13:18 Do “Hometown Judges” Actually Matter?15:32 Will This Be Settled Before Basketball Season?19:08 Can Congress Actually Fix This?20:42 Why the Problem Keeps Getting Bigger21:51 The Wildest NCAA Eligibility Lawsuits22:42 Bryson Warren’s Fascinating Case23:39 Where to Follow Sam Ehrlich24:27 Closing ThoughtsFOLLOW THE COLLEGE SPORTS COMPANY HERE:► TWITTER | https://twitter.com/CollegeSportsCo► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@collegesportsco► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/thecollegesportsco/► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDAU4iOmRgJHkm3qwapnh9Q► SPOTIFY | ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1ygy4RARkgBafyY8QT4sEq?si=e56fe525531447b1► FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/CollegeSportsCo/#CollegeBasketball #NCAA #NCAABasketball

  6. Aug 24

    The NCAA’s 5-for-5 Chaos Just Got Even Crazier | That’s A W

    College basketball’s five-for-five eligibility situation has changed again. Vince Wolfram breaks down the latest NCAA eligibility developments after the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals stayed the Colorado ruling that had provided broader protection for certain fifth-year players. The result? Some players remain protected through individual state-court rulings, while others suddenly find their 2026-27 eligibility in question. We break down what it means for Kentucky, LSU, BYU, Oklahoma, Arizona, Texas Tech, Louisville, Florida and more, including the latest situations surrounding Mark Mitchell, Jackson Kohler, Donovan Dent, Seth Trimble, Donovan Atwell and other major names. Plus, Vince explains why Kentucky, LSU, Oklahoma and Arizona emerge as some of the biggest winners from the latest developments — and what could happen next as lawsuits, appeals and roster movement continue throughout college basketball. Chapters: 00:00 – Welcome to That’s A W 00:27 – College Basketball Has Changed AGAIN 01:27 – What’s Coming on That’s A W 02:04 – The New 5-for-5 Situation Explained 02:49 – What the 10th Circuit Ruling Actually Did 04:07 – Who Is Still Eligible? 05:27 – Jackson Kohler to BYU 06:28 – Why BYU Fans Should Be Excited 07:31 – Breaking Down BYU’s New Roster 09:10 – Mark Mitchell Changes Kentucky 10:47 – Why Mark Mitchell Is Such a Big Addition 13:09 – Donovan Dent Heads to LSU 15:17 – Darrion Williams Returns to Texas Tech 16:38 – The Players Now in Eligibility Limbo 17:16 – Seth Trimble and Louisville’s Problem 18:12 – Florida’s Eligibility Questions 19:03 – Donovan Atwell’s Texas Tech Situation 20:32 – The Biggest Winners of the Ruling 20:55 – Oklahoma Gets Two Huge Pieces 22:23 – LSU’s Wild Roster Transformation 23:48 – Why Arizona Wins Too 24:35 – Kentucky & Mark Pope Win the Offseason 26:36 – What Happens Next? 27:23 – The R.J. Luis Situation Gets Complicated 29:39 – Where the 5-for-5 Fight Stands Now 29:57 – Final Thoughts FOLLOW THE COLLEGE SPORTS COMPANY HERE: ► TWITTER | https://twitter.com/CollegeSportsCo ► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@collegesportsco ► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/thecollegesportsco/ ► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDAU4iOmRgJHkm3qwapnh9Q ► SPOTIFY | ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1ygy4RARkgBafyY8QT4sEq?si=e56fe525531447b1 ► FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/CollegeSportsCo/ #CollegeBasketball #NCAA #KentuckyBasketball

  7. Aug 20

    From LeBron’s Cavs to Iona: Dan Geriot’s Blueprint for a Breakout Year 2 | That’s A W

    Iona head coach Dan Geriot joins Vince Wolfram on That’s A W for an inside look at the Gaels entering the 2026–27 college basketball season.Geriot breaks down why Year 2 feels different at Iona, how roster retention has allowed the Gaels to establish a clearer identity, and how his NBA background continues to shape Iona’s approach to player development, recruiting and team building. He also shares the incredible story of Toby Harris’ rise from Division III basketball to NBA Summer League, explains the program's philosophy of “radical transparency,” and details what he learned from being around LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers.From Iona’s up-tempo style of play to Geriot’s “Man in the Arena” mentality, this conversation goes inside the vision behind one of college basketball’s most intriguing mid-major programs.Chapters:00:00 Welcome to That’s A W01:00 Why Year 2 Feels Different at Iona02:00 Navigating the Transfer Portal03:00 What Geriot Learned in Year 104:00 Building Chemistry From Scratch05:00 Learning Through Tough Losses06:00 How Iona’s Returning Players Have Grown07:00 Iona’s Player Development Pitch08:00 What Separates Iona’s Development System09:00 Radical Transparency With Players10:00 Building Iona’s Style of Play12:07 Why Iona’s Identity Is Clearer Now15:26 Toby Harris’ Incredible D-III to NBA Journey17:02 How Geriot First Discovered Toby Harris20:07 When Geriot Realized Harris Could Go Pro23:12 What Geriot Learned From LeBron James26:49 Embracing Pressure at Iona28:21 Why Iona Is a “Hooper’s Paradise”30:40 Radical Transparency in the Portal Era33:33 Geriot’s Unique Coaching Style36:08 Dan Geriot’s Biggest W38:40 Remembering Game 7 of the NBA Finals38:54 Closing ThoughtsFOLLOW THE COLLEGE SPORTS COMPANY HERE:► TWITTER | https://twitter.com/CollegeSportsCo► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@collegesportsco► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/thecollegesportsco/► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDAU4iOmRgJHkm3qwapnh9Q► SPOTIFY | ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1ygy4RARkgBafyY8QT4sEq?si=e56fe525531447b1► FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/CollegeSportsCo/#CollegeBasketball #IonaBasketball #ThatsAW

  8. Aug 17

    KT Harrell Explains How Michigan Plans to Defend Its National Title | That’s A W

    Michigan basketball assistant coach KT Harrell joins Vince Wolfram on That's a W to go inside the defending national champions and the start of a new era in Ann Arbor. Harrell discusses his promotion to assistant coach, the stunning departure of Dusty May for the Dallas Mavericks, Mike Boynton Jr.'s transition to head coach and why Michigan was able to keep nearly its entire roster together following the coaching change. Then it's time to break down the Wolverines. Harrell explains why he believes Elliot Cadeau is the best point guard in the country, Trey McKenney's growth as a leader, what has impressed him about five-star freshman Brandon McCoy Jr., Moustapha Thiam's incredible defensive versatility, JP Estrella's relentless motor and the Michigan players fans may not be talking about enough. KT also shares what he's learned from coaches including Tony Bennett, Bruce Pearl, Todd Golden, Dusty May and Mike Boynton Jr., looks back on Michigan's 2026 national championship run and finishes by answering the ultimate question: could Prime KT Harrell beat some of the best players he's coached one-on-one? Chapters: 00:00 – KT Harrell Joins That's a W 00:54 – Harrell's Promotion at Michigan 04:28 – The Day Dusty May Left for Dallas 06:40 – Why Michigan's Players Stayed 09:07 – What Harrell Learned From Dusty May 11:44 – Dusty May's Wild Final Four Play Call 13:51 – Mike Boynton Jr. Takes Over Michigan 15:44 – Michigan's Overseas Trip & Team Chemistry 16:58 – Who Leads Michigan's New-Look Roster? 20:20 – Trey McKenney's New Role 21:41 – “Best Point Guard in the Country” – Elliot Cadeau 23:31 – Moustapha Thiam & JP Estrella 25:53 – Why Brandon McCoy Jr. Is Different 27:52 – Michigan's Under-the-Radar Players 28:27 – Lessons From Bennett, Pearl, May & More 32:29 – KT Harrell's Biggest Career W 33:59 – Could Prime KT Beat His Players 1-on-1? 37:20 – Closing Thoughts FOLLOW THE COLLEGE SPORTS COMPANY HERE: ► TWITTER | https://twitter.com/CollegeSportsCo ► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@collegesportsco ► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/thecollegesportsco/ ► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDAU4iOmRgJHkm3qwapnh9Q ► SPOTIFY | ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1ygy4RARkgBafyY8QT4sEq?si=e56fe525531447b1 ► FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/CollegeSportsCo/ #MichiganBasketball #CollegeBasketball #GoBlue

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Hosted by Vince Wolfram, That’s a W is a weekly national college basketball show blending analytics-driven insight with feel-based analysis and a coast-to-coast perspective. The show highlights players and engages fans while covering the biggest games across the country, featuring performance-based Honor Rolls, conversations with basketball’s biggest voices, and audience call-ins to create a shared hoops experience. It’s a space for college basketball fans to get informed takes, appreciate the sport, and celebrate what makes college basketball special.

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  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
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